Tropical Reefs

Longfin Spadefish - Juvenile

Platax teira

Location: Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Platax teira

Also known as: Longfin Batfish, Roundface Batfish

Category: Spadefishes

Size: Up to 16 in. (41 cm)

Depth: 10-80 ft. (3-25 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef